Factory automation

Turck metal differentiating proximity sensors

23 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has announced its analog+ proximity sensors have been enhanced to differentiate between varying types of metal during detection — independent of their distance from the sensor. Available in ring and flat housings, these material detection sensors provide sensing ranges up to 11 mm and are suitable for stamping, die-cutting and metal-sorting applications, where different metal types must be readily and accurately detected.


Kistler Staiger Mohilo NC joining module

13 November, 2009 | Supplied by: SI Instruments

The Kistler Staiger Mohilo NC joining module is suitable for force-displacement monitored assembly press-fit and joining processes in compact configurations.


Kawasaki RS10L, RS20N, RS50N and RS80N robots

13 November, 2009 | Supplied by: JMP Engineering Ltd

A range of Kawasaki six-axis articulated arm robots has been announced by JMP Engineering. The R-series offers advanced performance and functionality, and are designed to replace the existing F-series robots.


Macrosensors RSE 1500 Series rotary position sensors

13 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The RSE 1500 Series rotary position sensors from Macrosensors are contactless, fractional-turn, absolute output rotary position sensors providing an analog output voltage proportional to shaft rotation over a total range of up to 120°.


Servo drive with advanced safety

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6200 servo drive has advanced safety features that are designed to help manufacturers protect personnel and improve production efficiency.


Electric linear actuator

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products

The integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic combines a servomotor with Tolomatic’s rod-style actuator in a compact package. The IMA’s integrated design provides higher dynamic performance by eliminating the need for separate motors, couplers, motor mounts, gearing and belts. The result is reduced component costs, assembly time and failure points.


Registration mark sensors

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The R58A Series registration mark sensors from Banner Engineering are designed for detecting registration marks in printing and material registration applications often found in the web printing, product packaging and pharmaceutical industries.


Non-contact torque sensor

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

Futek Advanced Sensor Technology has introduced an internally amplified rotary torque sensor. The sensor is a non-contact (slip-ring-free) rotary torque sensor, using inductance for power and output signals, and has a compact design and supports rotational speeds of up to 7000 rpm.


Gantry-mounted robot

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has launched its first robot combining the advantages of an articulated robot and a linear gantry for improved flexibility and cycle times.


Magnetic linear encoders

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has introduced a line of Kübler robust magnetic linear encoders. Utilising A and B output voltage channels plus a periodic index with the corresponding inverted channels, these encoders are designed to achieve high accuracy in a broad range of linear motion applications. The T8.LI20 and T8.LI50 linear encoders are available with either a push-pull output or an RS422 interface and provide a voltage range from 4.8 to 30 VDC.


Controllers with long-life contacts

10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Cynebar

Watlow has developed its No-Arc technology that extends the life of relays. A No-Arc relay is a mechanical relay with arc suppression provided through the use of smart electronics. This technology reduces the amount of arcing across the relay contacts and has a life of more than four million cycles compared to relays without arc suppression that have a life of approximately 100,000 operations.


Washdown vision sensor

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Banner Engineering has introduced the PresencePlus P4 IP68-rated, sealed Omni vision sensor. Featuring a compact, durable, nickel-plated, aluminium housing, the P4 Sealed Omni vision sensor is designed to withstand washdown conditions, as well as dust and debris common in harsh-duty environments with the use of an integrated ring light or lens cover.


Volumetric flow sensor

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd

Designed for the food and machine tool industries, the SQ volumetric flow sensor from ifm is designed for low volumetric flow quantities. It has been designed for dosing of water and aqueous solutions up to 200 mL/min. Flow and temperature are measured at the same time and can be supplied as either a switched or analog output.


Linear servomotors

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The Allen-Bradley LDC-Series and LDL-Series of linear servomotors are designed to provide machine builders with precise, reliable linear motion capabilities at a cost-effective pricepoint. With no ‘wear items’, such as bearings, gears and belts, that routinely need to be maintained or replaced, theses linear motors are claimed to feature improved reliability over other linear actuation methods.


Compact proximity sensor

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The uprox Q10S proximity sensor is a compact 10 x 10 x 28 mm sensor that can achieve sensing distances of up to 5 mm, depending on mounting configuration.


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